Monday, February 8, 2010

You can see a small "before" photo of Jen's kitchen here, in the upper right hand corner of the layout. This was actually taken after the lighting had been installed, and the walls were painted (they used to be blue).

I'll be the first one to admit I was wrong, too. When Jen told me that she was going with a deep taupe paint, black painted cabinets and a black backsplash, I thought it would be way too much black (her granite countertops also contain a lot of black.) Go figure...Andrea was right. Oh, hush. Want to know why it works? Lighting. Light is what transformed this space. She used to have one flourscent light in the center of her kitchen, along with the window. It is warm and inviting and beautiful.

Here is a close-up of the distressed cabinets and the glass backsplash. The copper colors in the tile really reflect light, and it is beautiful.

These photos were completely unstaged and taken during a crop at Jen's house (thanks for letting me post these, Jen!). I'm working on getting photos of my favorite spot in her kitchen--the office area (not seen in any of the pictures yet!). Stay tuned. This may lead to a series. :) Who doesn't need a little organization and decoration?

I would LOVE to hear any/all tips you have on decorating and organizing! Can you throw your best time management tips in too? You are the most creative, organized, "git 'er done" girl I've ever "met"! Just the thought of learning from you makes me so excited!